The Theory of Knowledge—a core element of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—is a course in epistemology and practical philosophy. By examining short texts (including but not limited to local and world issues, philosophy, history and its perspectives, and scientific research) and the knowledge issues they contain and inspire, you will gain the skills necessary to analyze knowledge claims, their underlying assumptions, and their implications.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

In keeping with our closing discussion in class tonight, let's consider instances when methodology supersedes content. Return to Oliver Kim's post on prescribed titles and consider the questions he poses in support of title 5. Answer these questions for Friday morning. Before school Tuesday, please choose two areas of knowledge and use them to answer the prescribed title its self. Finally, please arrive to class ready to discuss this article in the context of our discussion of experts and knowing. Welcome back.